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High Blood Pressure and Tummy Tuck

asked 1 year ago by ella0401 in Brooklyn
Latest answer by Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Question viewed 331 times
Tags: abdomen, belly

Hi I will like to know if having High Blood pressure will stop me from having my TT done?. At my pre-op my pressure was 175/106 I was on med's for blood pressure but my primary Dr took me off saying I don't need them any more. I still get head ache an I take over the counter med's for it and try to rest when it last more than 3-4 hours. My PS ask my to visit my primary Dr before surgery for him to clear me, my surgery is 08/06/10.

7 answers to High Blood Pressure and Tummy Tuck

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Attempt better BP control prior to electinve surgery.

Your blood pressure should be under better control prior to elective surgery. It can lead to an increased risk of bleeding but more importantly it could be linked to a more serious heart condition.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Take care of yourself by controlling your blood pressure

You should first control your blood pressure! Uncontrolled blood pressure leads to vision problems, heart failure, stroke and kidney failure. Take care of your total health before focusing on cosmetic improvements. Good luck. Dre EE
Earl Stephenson Jr., MD, DDS

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
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High Blood Pressure and Tummy Tuck

First, you might consider changing primary care physicians.  Clearly you have high blood pressure and once you do it's incredibly rare to be taken off of the meds.  Occosionally this can occur if say it's due to obesity and you lose the weight.  But for the most part once on the meds, always on the meds. From a surgical standpoint high blood pressure will usually result in excessive bleeding and often hematoma formation.  This then leads to tissue... more
Christopher L. Hess, MD

Fairfax Plastic Surgeon
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Corrected Hypertension is NOT a contraindication for Tummy Tuck

Regarding: Will "having High Blood pressure will stop me from having my TT done?. At my pre-op my pressure was 175/106 I was on med's for blood pressure but my primary Dr took me off saying I don't need them any more." . Cosmetic Surgery is "I WANT Surgery" NOT "I NEED Surgery". It is not needed to save your life nor to improve function and it is NEVER emergent. (No had has ever had to be rushed to the OR for a STAT Facelift or Breast... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon
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Control you blood pressure

Your blood pressure is too high and you need to be on medication to control it. You need good primary care and blood pressure meds.
William B. Rosenblatt, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy Tuck and High Blood Pressure

Your concerns are justified.  Any medical issues should be investigated and treated prior to cosmetic surgery.  The high blood pressure during your pre-surgical visit may be related to "white coat syndrome," which is anxiety from visiting a medical facility, or from the impending procedure. Your plastic surgeon's advice of "clearance" from your primary physician is appropriate, and questions about the high blood pressure and whether or not it should... more
Steve Laverson, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

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Elective Surgery & Hypertension

You should not undergo a tummy tuck or any elective surgery with a blood pressure of 175/106.  You would be at a significant increased risk of bleeding as well as other complications.  If your primary care doctor feels this does not not treatment, you might consider a second opinion.
John Whitt, MD

Louisville Plastic Surgeon

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